We have most of our lodging booked for our trip in April, but I still need to find lodging for Dublin. We will be arriving in Dublin on Friday evening and we fly out Sunday morning.
I am looking for suggestions/recommendations:
1) Do you think it's better to stay by the airport or in the city centre?
2) Does anyone have suggestions of budget places to stay?
Since it seems you will be enjoying Dublin City it probably makes most sense to stay in the city center and depart for the airport on Sunday morning.
Take a look at:
Bewley's Ballsbridge (short DART ride to city center) Schoolhouse Hotel Jury's Inn Christchurch
Many others have lower rates for a two-night or more stay. Suggest you look at various hotels and do a price comparison. Many are offering specials now.